Close X
Monday, November 18, 2024
ADVT 
National

3 Times Lucky: Edmonton Couple Wins $8.1 Million In Lottery; Won 2 Times Before

IANS, 04 Apr, 2017 12:11 PM
    EDMONTON — Talk about being lucky — an Edmonton couple is celebrating another lottery win.
     
    Barbara and Douglas Fink won $8,163,061.10 on the Feb. 22 Lotto 6/49 draw.
     
    Barbara checked the winning numbers on the Internet the night of the draw and she called Douglas, who was working out of town, right way.
     
    She couldn't reach him, but when she did, she told him, "I did it again!"
     
    The Finks have won on the lottery before — Douglas shared in a $128,000 Lotto 6-49 win with four of his friends in 1989.
     
    In 2010, the couple won $100,000.
     
    “I knew we had all the numbers, but I didn’t know how many winners there were,” Barbara said. “I called Douglas back before midnight and told him it was more than $8 million!”
     
    The couple says they will use the money to ensure their daughters and grandkids are looked after.
     
    They also say they want to continue to travel and will start looking for a new home.
     
    “Barbara wants a new house, so she’ll get one,” Douglas said.
     
    The winning ticket was a free play won on a previous draw. A ticket sold in Ontario won the other half of the $16.3 million jackpot.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Donald Trump Signs Orders Advancing Keystone XL And Dakota Access Pipelines

    Donald Trump Signs Orders Advancing Keystone XL And Dakota Access Pipelines
    US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to revive controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines.

    Donald Trump Signs Orders Advancing Keystone XL And Dakota Access Pipelines

    Geoscience BC survey indicates potential for new copper, silver, and molybdenum

    Geoscience BC survey indicates potential for new copper, silver, and molybdenum
    Results of Canada’s largest airborne survey will stimulate mineral exploration in B.C.

    Geoscience BC survey indicates potential for new copper, silver, and molybdenum

    Vancouver Park Board Asks For Options Before Deciding On Cetacean Plebiscite

    Vancouver Park Board Asks For Options Before Deciding On Cetacean Plebiscite
     The Vancouver Park Board has delayed a decision about a possible plebiscite regarding whale and dolphin captivity at the Vancouver Aquarium.

    Vancouver Park Board Asks For Options Before Deciding On Cetacean Plebiscite

    One-Handed Surrey Marksman Doesn't Let Disability Prevent Him From Reaching His Target

    One-Handed Surrey Marksman Doesn't Let Disability Prevent Him From Reaching His Target
      Graeme Foote, who was born without most of his right hand, is a rising talent in precision-rifle shooting.

    One-Handed Surrey Marksman Doesn't Let Disability Prevent Him From Reaching His Target

    Crash In Thailand Kills Vancouver Woman, Seriously Injures Her Friend

    Crash In Thailand Kills Vancouver Woman, Seriously Injures Her Friend
     A 22-year-old Vancouver woman has been killed and her friend has been injured in a crash in Thailand.

    Crash In Thailand Kills Vancouver Woman, Seriously Injures Her Friend

    New Westminster, B.C. Girl Subject Of Amber Alert In Washington State Found By Police

    New Westminster, B.C. Girl Subject Of Amber Alert In Washington State Found By Police
    Police in New Westminster, B.C., say the girl had a custody visit with her mother on Sunday before they received reports that she went missing.

    New Westminster, B.C. Girl Subject Of Amber Alert In Washington State Found By Police